15 Summer Party Ideas to Kick Off 4th July Weekend

This weekend, we’re working on planning out some party ideas for a good ol’ 4th of July celebration for the long holiday weekend coming up. Before we know it, Independence Day will be here, so we’re figuring out our drink tables, seating arrangements, and tablescapes so we’ll be prepared by the time the big day rolls around. We thought we’d share some of the top ideas on the list with you all, and we’d love to hear what ideas you might have for your own party in the comments! Here are some of our favorite (and easy) 4th of July party ideas.

1. Backyard Delight

Floral design by Siren Floral Co. and photo by Jess Downer

2. DIY Outdoor Movie Night 

Throw your own backyard movie night via Annie Selke

3. Layered Textiles

Mix and match patterns for a bit of Americana. Design by Beijos Events and Jesi Haack, photo by Megan Welker.

4. Winding Tables

Design by A and B Creative, photo by Paige Jones

5. Not your typical Stars & Stripes Celebration

Photo Clarence Chan from this DIY Constellation Party series </small?

6. Soda Bar for Guests

Via here

7.  Beach Picnic

Photo Blush Wedding Photography

8. Drape Lightbulbs Over Tree Branch

Design by Duet Weddings, floral design by Flowerwild, photo by Jose Villa. View full feature here

9. Set up a string light canopy

Photo Lighthouse Photography

10. Set up a Tropical Grazing Spread

Photo Bonnie Jenkins from this boho fete

11. Floor Sitting

Via here

12. Twinkle Lights Wrapped Around Trees

Photo by Steven Michael

13. Low Table & Pillows

Photo by Annie Georgia Greenberg via Refinery29

14. Red White & Blue Skewers 

Watermelon skewers via Camille Styles

15. Make a Low Communal Table

Using plywood! Via Eye Swoon photo by Winnie Au

Tis the season for parties! We love our rosé, but how about a rosé inspired bridal shower? Um, yes and yes.